It's the weekend finally and there seems to be some good matchups this weekend.  Here's the info on the big series of the weekend:

Yankees(12-10) @ Indians(10-12)
Let's just say that these two teams don't like each other.  Cleveland was the big dog in the AL in the mid 1990's until the Yankees stepped up and took the mantle from them.  Everyone loves being the Yankees and the Indians are no exception.  Coming off a strong series against the Royals, look for the Indians to keep the pressure on.  The Yankees will hopefully have A-Rod back in the lineup and the Yankees miss Carmona and Cliff Lee, the most consistant healthy pitchers for the Indians.  Pick:  Yankees take 2 of 3

Angels(14-9) @ Tigers(10-13)
Detroit just got done sweeping the powerless Rangers at home and they have found their offensive stride.  Having Curtis Granderson back in the lineup will make the Tigers the team to beat in the AL Central again and Miguel Cabrera, Magglio Ordonez and Co. are now hitting a ton.  The Angels won the last game in Boston, but they seem to be missing something....their starting pitching.  Pick:  Tigers sweep

Diamondbacks(16-6) @ Padres(9-14)
This is a pitching dream series, for the most part.  Friday, you have Randy Johnson(0-1) v. Randy Wolf(2-0).  Saturday, it's Micah Owings(4-0) taking the mound v. Justin Germano(0-2).  On Sunday, you have Brandon Webb(5-0) v. Jake Peavy(3-0)-why this game isn't the Sunday Night Baseball game on ESPN is beyond me.  I'd much rather watch this game than do what I'm going to do(listen to it).  I think the Big Unit will get his stuff together and throw a great game on Friday, the question is will Wolf match him pitch-for-pitch?  Pick:  Diamondbacks take 2 of 3

These are the three series that I'm looking forward must to.  It should be a great weekend!

The Angels had some tough luck with injuries last season and they have made some interesting moves in the offseason.  Led by Vladimir Guerrero, the offense should be well enough to win their share of games.  However, the pitching staff still has questions.

Catcher
The Angels have depth at the position with 3 players that have had major league experience.  My money for starting will be Mike Napoli, who started the bulk of the games last season.  His backups will be Jeff Mathis and Jose Molina, the middle brother of the Molina brothers.  Grade:  C+

First Base
Shea Hillenbrand should bring some stability to the position.  The free agent signing from the Giants is a good fit because of his bat.  Ex-phenom Casey Kotchman and Cuban defector Kendry Morales will be the primary backups here and at DH.  Grade:  C+

Second Base
Rookie Howie Kendrick is a great fit and should contribute immediately.  Grade:  B-

Shortstop
Orlando Cabrera was one of three SS who moved prior to the 2005 season, when he replaced David Eckstein.  I like his defense and his bat, but they need to find a good place in the lineup for him.  Grade:  B

Third Base
Talk about finding a position for someone, Chone Figgins should be in the outfield but because of the signing of Gary Matthews Jr., he still has to play 3B.  Good speed, but bad OBP.  They were forced to keep Figgins at third as well because of the injury to Dallas McPherson, who is out for the season.  Grade:  C+

Outfield
Vlad the Impaler, Garrett Anderson, and Free agent signing Gary Matthews Jr make up one hell of an outfield.  Vlad should be in the MVP mix and Anderson will have his regular 20 HR, 90 RBI season.  Grade:  A-

Designated Hitter
Isn't Juan Rivera the guy who stole stuff from Derek Jeter's locker?  Well, it's nice for him to find his way back onto a team.  His defense is horrible, so DH is the only fit.  Grade:  C+

Starting Rotation
As long as everyone is healthy, this is a great staff.  The Angels resisted trading young guns Ervin Santana and Jared Weaver in the offseason and they will be in the rotation.  The lone question mark is Bartolo Colon, who will not be pitching until May.  Grade:  B+

Bullpen
K-Rod is still a dominating closer, but the Angels will have to find a setup man.  They traded Brendan Donnelly in the offseason and replaced him with fireballer Justin Speier.  However, they still have Scott Shields in the mix for that lead setup role.  Grade:  B

Overview
This team will be better than last season, but I think they will still fall behind the A's in the west.  However, they should be able to contend for the wild card with the Tigers, White Sox, Blue Jays, Yankees, and Indians.  Grade:  B-

According to numerous reports....Todd Helton is about to be traded to the Boston Red Sox.  In a move that would be beneficial to both teams, the Sox would get Helton while the Rockies would get Mike Lowell(the issue there would be Garrett Atkins is their starting 3B and is pretty good), reliever Julian Tavarez(a sinkerball pitcher, they tend to work well at Coors) and at least 1 top line prospect(maybe Craig Hansen).  The Rockies would get a proven 3B(which they don't need...they could flip him for another reliever possibly or a 1B), an ok reliever and possibly the Sox's best pitching prospect for the player that has been the face of the franchise since he was drafted from Tennessee.  All the Sox would get is the second or third best 1B in the majors.

The reasons why I think Helton has a great shot at .400 next season, if he is traded to the Red Sox, are as follows...The lineup.  If you look at the Red Sox lineup now, you can say that Helton would be the #5 hitter, between Manny and J.D. "When am I going to get hurt again" Drew.  Here would be their lineup w/Helton

1.  Julio Lugo SS
2.  Kevin Youkilis 3B
3.  David Ortiz DH
4.  Manny Ramirez LF
5.  Todd Helton 1B
6.  J.D. Drew RF
7.  Jason Varitek C
8.  Coco Crisp CF
9.  Dustin Pedroia/Alex Cora 2B

Now that lineup is scary and, at first glance, is probably the best in baseball.  The other main reason why I think he could hit .400 playing half of his games in Fenway is The Green Monster!  Helton is an excellent opposite field hitter and fly balls to left at Coors will now clank off of "The Monsta".  Picture Wade Boggs bashing the wall over and over and over and that will be Helton.

Of course, this trade could fall through just like the A-Rod to the Sox trade did in the 2003 offseason.  I think the Rockies do need to make this trade to give them even more flexibility in their payroll.  The Jason Jennings trade was the first key trade for the Rockies and the next could be Helton to the Sox.  Other teams that might want to/could make a push for Helton include the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim(some good young players and could trade Hillenbrand as well) and the New York Yankees(he would definately be an upgrade from Doug Mientkiewicz and Jason Giambi combined).